Network Field Engineer - Pt Mugu, CA

jt4currentopeningscx3; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4 Point Mugu is seeking a Network Field Engineer to provide Wide Area Network engineering support for deployed systems. The role involves end-to-end device configurations, testing transport/long-haul connectivity, and implementing new network designs, with an emphasis on highly resilient, low-latency infrastructure.

Ideal candidates hold an active Secret clearance and can travel up to 25%. The position is based at Point Mugu with no telework eligibility, and offers comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or military equivalent required.
• Four or more years of technical/professional networking experience required.
• Active networking certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JNCIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain end-to-end device configurations; design resilient, low-latency networks (Layer 2 & 3).
• Manage dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VRFs, Spanning-Tree, Tunnels, multicast/unicast transport.
• Configure routing/switch policies, QoS, ACLs, and IPv4/IPv6 address planning.
• Create/update network architecture drawings and rack elevations.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing protocols

VLANs/VRFs

QoS/ACLs

IPv4/IPv6 addressing

Network documentation

Education

Associate degree in engineering or military equivalent

4+ years experience in networks

Tools

Compunetix Voice Communication Switches

Job description

JT4 Point Mugu is seeking a Network Field Engineer. The role is responsible for providingWide Area Network technical and engineering support for deployed systems branch. Tasks will includemaintaining end-to-end device configuration, troubleshooting/testing transport/long-haul connectivity, implementing new network architecture designs and configurations, and documentation of network changes.

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

**An ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance**

**This position is located at Point Mugu and is not eligible for telework**

Range Requirements

• Maintain end-to-end device configurations; design highly resilient, low-latency, redundant
  networks (Layer 2 & 3).
• Manage dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VRFs, Spanning-Tree, Tunnels, and
  Multicast/Unicast transport.
• Manage dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VRFs, Spanning-Tree, Tunnels, and
  Multicast/Unicast transport.
• Configure routing/switch policies, QoS, ACLs, traffic policing, and IPv4/IPv6 address
  planning. Support Compunetix Voice Communication Switches and serial/IP encryption
  devices.
• Integrate and troubleshoot DISA terrestrial circuits, Iridium, and Inmarsat (Fleet/Swift
  Broadband) equipment.
• Create and update network architecture drawings and rack elevation
  s.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Provide Wide Area Network technical and engineering support for Deployed Systems Branch, RangeLynx IPT. Support will include: maintaining end-to-end device configuration, troubleshooting/testing transport/long-haul connectivity, implementing new network architecture designs and configurations, and documentation of network changes.
Needs experience in highly resilient, low latency, redundant network designs, infrastructure and configurations for data and voice. Must be able to achieve these goals via hardware, software, layer 2, and/or layer 3.
Needs experience in configuring routing and switch policies, Quality of Service (QoS), Access Control Lists (ACLs), traffic identification and selection, traffic policing.
Must have understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 address planning, encapsulation techniques, switching, routing, and higher-level service and application protocols
Must be skilled in dynamic routing protocols, route policies, infrastructure hardening, Spanning-Tree, VLANS, Tunnels, VRFs, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, VPN (IPSec, SSL) and network security.
Must have knowledge on how to configure networks to support end-to-end transport of Multicast and Unicast traffic.
Must be willing to create new network drawings and rack elevations or update existing drawings to document any changes or updates to network the architecture.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

An associate's degree in engineering or formal academic/vocational training, or military equivalent and four or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

• Minimum 3 years managing and supporting networks.
• Active professional networking certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA).
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) Security+ certification.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $78,208 to $115,208 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50% up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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